aftermarket driving lights

[ope126]

You might want to refer to page 2.

http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/reso...11_sept_09.pdf

Just a heads up!

[Sanman]

For those that don't have the fogs ..... here is somebody who sell the complete kit ... all you need ... less labour

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VW-Tiguan-NSW...d=p3286.c0.m14

Good find - you roam far and wide on eBay!
Beware that "NSW" in the ad stands for NebelScheinWerfer not New South Wales.

[phamda]

I'm looking to retro fit driving lights to my Tig and would like t to be as close to a factory fitted one as possible.

NZtiguan's link to http://www.mytiguan.com/viewtopic.ph...+lights#p43062 doesn't seem to work anymore. So I'm unable to follow Derek's work.

The lights and wiring harness will probably sourced locally or from OEMplus, however according to the OEMplus website a highline CECM will be required, does anyone know if our Tigs already come with a highline CECM?

Foglamp - Front Kit [1T0941699CKIT] - $280.00 : OEMplus.com, Original Equipment

Also does a retro fog install need a different light switch or will the standard switch be fine? How much codeing is required and do VW service centers do this on request and what would be a reasonable charge?

[NZTiguan]

I'm looking to retro fit driving lights to my Tig and would like t to be as close to a factory fitted one as possible.

NZtiguan's link to http://www.mytiguan.com/viewtopic.ph...+lights#p43062 doesn't seem to work anymore. So I'm unable to follow Derek's work.

Try this new link BUT you may have to "sign on" to myTiguan.com

Fog Lights - myTiguan Forum

Cheers

Derek

[phamda]

Try this new link BUT you may have to "sign on" to myTiguan.com

Fog Lights - myTiguan Forum

Thanks NZTiguan,

I see that your install didn't even require any type of connection to a CECM. What the the different grill options ie. 18 Vs 28?

[T&M]

I actually thought you meant something like this....?

[NZTiguan]

Thanks NZTiguan,

I see that your install didn't even require any type of connection to a CECM. What the the different grill options ie. 18 Vs 28?

Hi

When I got mine I gave the dealer in the UK my VIN number and he made sure he got the right ones for my Tig but I'm sure there are only two different grills, one for the track and field (28º front) and one for the standard (18º front). ALL the Ausi and NA ones are 18º but some of the others World wide have the 28º front. Just make sure you get the right ones !!

Cheers

[ethosguy]

Has anyone fitted large additional driving lights to their Tiguan either using a nerf-bar or a Uni-bar -numberplate bar?
I was curious about particularly the stiffness; non vibrating lights....price, supplier complications etcetera.

I've some Osram 65w Rallye globes on the way but expect the real solution to improve visibility in winding mountain roads will be either fitting the OEM fogs or additional lights, maybe both?

Can anyone describe to OEM foglight spead and how it infills the roadside beyond the low-beam light spread?

At highway speed on meandering roads on a clear night the std lights aren't too bad, add rain or tight turns and wombats/roos are too easily hidden on the road verge for my aging eyes.

[donweather]

OEM Foglights provide very little, if any additonal long range lighting. All they provide is some additional lighting very close to the front of the vehicle and slightly more to the side (but once again, very close to the front of the vehicle). ie more short range light than anything else.

[ethosguy]

OEM Foglights provide very little, if any additonal long range lighting. All they provide is some additional lighting very close to the front of the vehicle and slightly more to the side (but once again, very close to the front of the vehicle). ie more short range light than anything else.

Yes road verge lighting, say from 45-90deg, brightness and reach is what i'm curious about.
Aftermarket lighting will illuminate this area (and more) but is a clumsly installation. I was wondering, somewhat dubiously, if the OEM fogs might suffice in lighting while being neater and less costly.